I need a reliable used car for £12,000 - should I buy a Toyota Prius?

I need a reliable used car. I only cover 5,000 miles a year, mostly local shopping trips and a monthly long journey to the Lake District from my home in North Yorkshire. I have seen a 2012 Prius for £12,000...

Should I be paying VED road tax on my Toyota Prius?

I purchased a 2016 model Japanese import Toyota Prius in 2021 and paid £280 road tax. This year it is £295 road tax. Is this correct as I believed this model was zero road tax?

What is the maximum weight we can tow?

I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser. Its weight is 2.2 tonnes and the listed towing weight is 3.0 tonnes. We tow a horse box. Half of our friends say the all up weight of the trailer cannot exceed the weight...

Can you recommend a small SUV for towing?

I'm looking to purchase a small/mid-sized SUV for about £20,000. We only drive about 8,000 miles per year so I'm guessing petrol but we do tow a trailer tent quite often in the summer months so it must...

Switching from EV to hybrid or diesel - what should I buy?

I have been a Nissan Leaf owner for five years and it's absolutely fantastic for local driving but as soon as I go further afield I can't be sure I will be at a certain place by a certain time, especially...

How can I find out about buying a used Toyota IQ?

I am looking for a second hand Toyota IQ car in good condition. Where is a trustworthy place in the UK to enquire about that particular car?

Should I fit all-season tyres?

My Toyota C-HR is fitted with Michelin Primacy 3 tyres which are suitable for air temperatures above 8 degrees centigrade. Is this the correct tyre for this country? Should I be fitting Michelin CrossClimate...

Will I get better mpg in a hybrid than a diesel or petrol?

Would a hybrid non plug-in give me better fuel efficiency over a round trip of 40 miles than a diesel or petrol car?

Can you recommend a safe SUV?

I need an SUV which is safe because I've been rear ended by an SUV twice and I have spinal issues and feel unsafe. My budget is £28,000. I wanted a hybrid. My favourite is Volvo but it’s very expensive....

Do I need beam deflectors for driving abroad?

Does a 2022 Toyota Prius PHEV with Xenon Headlights need beam deflectors for driving on the European continent? Headlight lenses ae plain.